Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections: Week 8 vs. the Bears

Published 10:47 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Austin Ekeler and the Washington Commanders will play the Chicago Bears and their 11th-ranked run defense (112 yards allowed per game) in Week 8, on Sunday at 4:25 PM ET.

Is Ekeler worth starting in fantasy this week? Keep reading as we break down his upcoming matchup against the Bears.

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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: Washington Commanders vs. Chicago Bears
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 6.8
  • Game Day & Time: October 27, 2024 at 4:25 PM ET
  • TV Channel: CBS
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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Points by Week

Week Opponent Fantasy Points (PPR) Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
Week 1 @Buccaneers 10.2 2 10 0 4 52 0
Week 2 @Giants 11.5 8 38 0 3 47 0
Week 3 @Bengals 13.7 3 35 1 2 22 0
Week 5 @Browns 11.7 6 67 0 2 30 0
Week 6 @Ravens 10.8 9 21 0 4 47 0
Week 7 @Panthers 4 4 17 0 2 3 0

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Austin Ekeler Fantasy Stats

  • Ekeler is 36th at his position, and 126th overall in the NFL, with 44.9 fantasy points (7.5 per game).
  • Ekeler has 19 carries for 105 yards and zero touchdowns, plus 80 receiving yards on eight catches (nine targets) over his past three games. He has picked up 18.5 fantasy points (6.2 per game) in that span.
  • In his past five games, Ekeler has picked up 38.7 fantasy points (7.7 per game). He has rushed for 178 yards on 30 carries, with one touchdown, and has 149 yards receiving on 13 catches (14 targets).
  • In his best game of the season, Austin Ekeler finished with 11.7 fantasy points — 3 carries, 35 yards, 1 TD; 2 receptions, 22 yards. That was in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • Ekeler accumulated two fantasy points — 4 carries, 17 yards — in his worst game of the season. That was last week against the Carolina Panthers.

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